Haarlem - important information for tourists and travellers 2018

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Haarlem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦaːrlɛm] ( listen); predecessor of Harlem in the English language) is a city and municipality in the Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of North Holland and is situated at the northern edge of the Randstad, one of the most populated metropolitan areas in Europe. Haarlem had a population of 155,758 in 2017. It is a 15-minute train ride from Amsterdam, and many residents commute to the country's capital for work.Haarlem was granted city status or stadsrechten in 1245, although the first city walls were not built until 1270. The modern city encompasses the former municipality of Schoten as well as parts that previously belonged to Bloemendaal and Heemstede. Apart from the city, the municipality of Haarlem also includes the western part of the village of Spaarndam. Newer sections of Spaarndam lie within the neighbouring municipality of Haarlemmerliede en Spaarnwoude.

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When is the best time to travel to Haarlem in Netherlands

When making a decision to go to Haarlem, When to Go you will probably be influenced by what activities are happening there. You will find that the Netherlands and Haarlem, in particular, have a number of festivals that draw visitors from all over the world. No matter what time you visit you will always find travelers staying here, but it never appears to get over crowded. One other main aspect of Haarlem that may determine when you come here would be the weather. The city is fortunate to have favorable weather conditions in every season of the year.Haarlem Culinary Festival
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